Ulmus americana 'Lewis and Clark'
Prairie Expedition® Elm
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Deciduous
Height:
16 - 18m
Width:
10 - 12m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
3
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun
pH Tolerance:
Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)
Drought Tolerance:
Very High
Flooding Tolerance:
High
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Tolerant
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Moderate
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Parks, Highway, Residential, Wide Median, Restricted Urban Site
Native to Ontario:
Native to Central Canada:
Yes
Native to North America:
Yes
Photograph courtesy of NDSU
Photograph courtesy of NDSU
Photograph courtesy of NDSU
Photograph courtesy of NDSU
Photograph courtesy of NDSU
Photograph courtesy of NDSU
Management Notes
Ulmus americana is native to southern Manitoba and southeastern Saskatchewan